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2003-08-23
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SIRTF_departure
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NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (SSC)

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Spitzer Space Telescope • Earth
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Technology > Observatory > Telescope
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Spitzer Departing the Earth Soon After Launch

The Spitzer Space Telescope departing the Earth soon after launch. Africa is prominently visible. The radio dish facilities at Hartebeesthoek, South Africa, played a vital role in early communications after launch.